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If you are going for a NOS looking 1016, go for the JMB case. I prefer the worn looks so I don't really mind the naturally aged gen case. I built a couple of these a while back using a gen 1601 case and a JMB v1 case. I really liked the 1601 case even without enlarging the lug holes (but using shoulderless springbars).

The yuki 7206 may fit better on the jmb case as well but looking at pics of the gen 7206 they do not fit well like modern oysters do today.

If it was in my budget, I'd send it to Rolojack for case reshaping and refinishing.

Here is a JMB v2 case with a yuki ETA dial. All rep except for the gen folded oyster and clasp.

3 hours ago, 436NR said:

FYI Guys… the newest TC case isn't compatible with a Gen 3135. He made some mods to the case and one of the cutouts to drop the movement into the case is in the wrong place. One of the movement securing screws sits right on the edge of the slot. It won't allow the movement to be secured.

I'm working on a mod to try and remedy it.


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Any pics of the latest pic of the internal cut out/groove?

Yes you can swap. You'll need a sapphire for a 162XX and a bezel for a 162XX.

My pants got tighter when I saw this on Instagram. Your hands are truly blessed for you to be able to churn something out like this. Hopefully I can commission you for a build or buy this from you one day. I need this in my collection.

1016 on loan from my friend. An old JMB build with a facelift and a gen bracelet.

Birth-year Suwa dial Turtle.

Whats the dial diameter of these?

Birth year Suwa dial Turtle, ref. 6309-7049

Age the hands in coffee and you are good to go. What a beaut!

Tempus Machina inspired TC

I'd replace that pearl with a empty athaya acrylic pearl that you can lume to match and save that one for another project 

Lookin mighty fine btw!

I'd leave the Tudor JKF case back on but if you ever wanna trade me for a 5513 Cartel v2 caseback LMK and I will pay for shipping both ways @docthor

What a beauty of a build. The gilt dial really pops and a the case work is amazing!

holy moly! You grinded off a whole lotta metal and shaped it correctly. Amazing work as usual!

Bad ass!

4 hours ago, gasebah said:

Beautiful! I was so close on pulling the trigger on this exact combo. Makes me miss my old Kingston.

On the wrist today:

One more 5508 shot because I couldn't resist...

$4500+ usd IMO.

Sure looks like a TC case to me. Which direction is the stem height off? Dial side or caseback side? 

@mjmj TC with no crown guard?

On 8/25/2016 at 9:17 PM, Vibes said:

Mine says hi, same recipe.

Mine says hi, same recipe except for HR hands

Wow! What a beautiful tapered seconds hand. Is that really a Helenrou merc hands set?!

OP: beautiful build and a wonderful collection. One for every occassion!

39 minutes ago, Nanuq said:

Whats the back story on this piece? specs please?